Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.4684 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 0.4684 % change on previous year for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 3.75 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.4684 % change on previous year, in 2025.
Sri Lanka ranks 140th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1975 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1983 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1984 | 0.8495 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1985 | 0.6687 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1986 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +187.4% |
| 1987 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 1988 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1989 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 0.9326 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1992 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +166.9% |
| 1993 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 1994 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 1997 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2003 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2004 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 0.7769 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2011 | 0.6094 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2012 | 0.4881 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8192 % change on previous year | +67.8% |
| 2014 | 0.7508 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 0.7068 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 0.6955 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 0.752 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 0.75 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.7302 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 0.7152 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 0.6672 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 0.561 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5328 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 0.4775 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2025 | 0.4684 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.49 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.73 % change on previous year | 0.6687 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.81 % change on previous year | 0.9326 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.88 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 2.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7079 % change on previous year | 0.4881 % change on previous year | 0.8192 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5703 % change on previous year | 0.4684 % change on previous year | 0.7152 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 137 Australia 0.5036 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.4995 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Uruguay 0.4923 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Cyprus 0.4476 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Grenada 0.4094 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Netherlands 0.3926 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Sri Lanka
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0083 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 21,815 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1332 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.558 (2100)
- Population density 343.51 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 901,396 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 0.4684 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3.75 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4684 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 140th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.